Do some research, TOES2800. Non-reproductive and homosexual sex is fairly common in nature. The argument that homosexual couples cannot reproduce is moot. The planet is overpopulated.
Also, animals cannot give informed consent to marry people. Human-animal marriage is a ridiculous, slippery slope argument.
Still waiting for a reasonable argument against gay marriage.
Nothing divides like those who think there is no other way than the one they want. Unless someone is forcing you into a gay marriage, no one is imposing on you. Don't like gay marriage? Then don't participate in a gay marriage. While I have asked before, I have yet to see a reasonable response to the query, "How exactly does gay marriage threaten or harm the sanctity of heterosexual marriage?"
I can't think of any other health-related industry that has "been hijacked by people who are in this to get rich and don't care at all about sick people." Good point, though.
The restaurant's name is IHOP, not iHop. We wouldn't want to mislead the Apple fans into thinking that the company was opening some sort of exercise place.
Apparently Ms. Nichols did not realize that she can post responses to comments on the page where they were made and felt the need to post what must seem to most as a random message on my profile. For those of you who are interested, my original post, which was in reaction to Ms. Nichols' letter to the editor, can be found here. My response to Ms. Nichols' above comment may be found here. She must give at least one whit about my opinion since she felt compelled to sign up to this site for the sole purpose of telling me that she cares not a whit about it.
Welcome to the community, Ms. Nichols. I'm sure we'll cross paths again soon.
If you would like to quibble over language, I suggest you reread your letter to the editor, Ms. Nichols. I did not call you ignorant. I wrote that your sentiments, as I read them, are shameful and ignorant. Perhaps your sentiments are not ignorant. I was simply trying to give you the benefit of the doubt. If they are not ignorant, then they were, at best, lacking in compassion and at worst, mean-spirited. Either way, it is not name-calling. Your reaction to my post belies your true feelings about my opinion.
LINDA NICHOLS: While I sympathize with the plight of poor/unemployed Americans, I feel we all would do well to sympathize with and learn about the plights of other cultures. Your contention that only Americans should be profiled makes it seem that you believe we are somehow better than those who had the misfortune of being born in a poorer country. That is shameful and ignorant, Ms. Nichols.
JAMES R. MAPP: The discrepancies you mention are disgusting, and I agree with your assessment. The numbers you list are, however, the net worth (or wealth) of average families, not income. While my search for income numbers was unsuccessful, I am sure they offer a similar picture.
BECKY SMITH: It is a common war-cry of the anti-immigration crowd that illegal aliens working in the US pay no taxes. In fact, they pay income taxes, without the benefits of yearly refunds that legal citizens get. Additionally, they are not somehow exempt from sales taxes. If they register vehicles, they pay taxes for their tags. And the tone of your letter borders on racism, just so you know.
GAIL B. HUDSON: President Obama is seeking to preserve Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. In order to prevent the country from defaulting on its debts, he is willing to compromise with the Republicans and Tea Partiers who seek to reduce the deficit by decimating these programs. And you do understand that these programs, which you wrongly condemn President Obama for attempting to destroy, are socialist programs, right? By advocating for these programs you are advocating for socialism.
Embrace the truth about marriage
Of course there is no civil rights issue here. Separate but equal worked just fine in the last century.
Wedding Reception
Do some research, TOES2800. Non-reproductive and homosexual sex is fairly common in nature. The argument that homosexual couples cannot reproduce is moot. The planet is overpopulated.
Also, animals cannot give informed consent to marry people. Human-animal marriage is a ridiculous, slippery slope argument.
Still waiting for a reasonable argument against gay marriage.
Wedding Reception
Nothing divides like those who think there is no other way than the one they want. Unless someone is forcing you into a gay marriage, no one is imposing on you. Don't like gay marriage? Then don't participate in a gay marriage. While I have asked before, I have yet to see a reasonable response to the query, "How exactly does gay marriage threaten or harm the sanctity of heterosexual marriage?"
Changing tune on pot
I can't think of any other health-related industry that has "been hijacked by people who are in this to get rich and don't care at all about sick people." Good point, though.
Remains hold clues to Gail Palmgren
Why is it significant that "team from the University of Tennessee’s Anthropological Research Facility in Knoxville" was "all-female?"
Rezoning for future IHOP worries East Brainerd residents
The restaurant's name is IHOP, not iHop. We wouldn't want to mislead the Apple fans into thinking that the company was opening some sort of exercise place.
somethingorother
Apparently Ms. Nichols did not realize that she can post responses to comments on the page where they were made and felt the need to post what must seem to most as a random message on my profile. For those of you who are interested, my original post, which was in reaction to Ms. Nichols' letter to the editor, can be found here. My response to Ms. Nichols' above comment may be found here. She must give at least one whit about my opinion since she felt compelled to sign up to this site for the sole purpose of telling me that she cares not a whit about it.
Welcome to the community, Ms. Nichols. I'm sure we'll cross paths again soon.
loudcloudblowin1
If you would like to quibble over language, I suggest you reread your letter to the editor, Ms. Nichols. I did not call you ignorant. I wrote that your sentiments, as I read them, are shameful and ignorant. Perhaps your sentiments are not ignorant. I was simply trying to give you the benefit of the doubt. If they are not ignorant, then they were, at best, lacking in compassion and at worst, mean-spirited. Either way, it is not name-calling. Your reaction to my post belies your true feelings about my opinion.
'Rick Smith has what it takes to do job' and more letters to the editor
LINDA NICHOLS: While I sympathize with the plight of poor/unemployed Americans, I feel we all would do well to sympathize with and learn about the plights of other cultures. Your contention that only Americans should be profiled makes it seem that you believe we are somehow better than those who had the misfortune of being born in a poorer country. That is shameful and ignorant, Ms. Nichols.
JAMES R. MAPP: The discrepancies you mention are disgusting, and I agree with your assessment. The numbers you list are, however, the net worth (or wealth) of average families, not income. While my search for income numbers was unsuccessful, I am sure they offer a similar picture.
State must require E-Verify system
BECKY SMITH: It is a common war-cry of the anti-immigration crowd that illegal aliens working in the US pay no taxes. In fact, they pay income taxes, without the benefits of yearly refunds that legal citizens get. Additionally, they are not somehow exempt from sales taxes. If they register vehicles, they pay taxes for their tags. And the tone of your letter borders on racism, just so you know.
GAIL B. HUDSON: President Obama is seeking to preserve Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. In order to prevent the country from defaulting on its debts, he is willing to compromise with the Republicans and Tea Partiers who seek to reduce the deficit by decimating these programs. And you do understand that these programs, which you wrongly condemn President Obama for attempting to destroy, are socialist programs, right? By advocating for these programs you are advocating for socialism.